Rusty Beach

So, I am officially in my 30′s…again.  I turned 33 last Saturday! And how did I celebrate?  With a stay at the historic Book Cadillac Hotel and an amazing meal at Michael Symon’s Roast. The Book Cadillac Hotel is simply beautiful-modern, elegant, and nostalgic.  You feel an uplifting spirit in the air as you walk through the corridors and [...]

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Bacon not only makes everything better, but it is godsent.  These bacon-wrapped jalapeno sensations are proof that heaven can’t be too far away!  Ingredients 1 to 2 packages cream cheese, room temperature 2 cloves chopped garlic  1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes  Chopped fresh basil leaves Pinch salt 10 to 25 jalapeno peppers (larger than average [...]

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 Here’s another great guacamole recipe to start the party off right!  Holla!  Ingredients: 3 Haas avocados, halved, seeded and peeled 1 lime, juiced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 medium onion, diced 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced (the chuckier, the better)  1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (If you are [...]

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Nowadays, when you become a parent, you join the organic vs. non-organic debate.  Should I buy organic bananas?  What about organic apples, are they really juicier?  Does organic milk really taste better?  What about organic vegetables, are they really greener?  What is the difference between organic tomatoes and non-organic tomatoes?  Are they really redder?  Well, I’m 31 years old now and [...]

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My husband and I went to San Francisco over the weekend.  What a joke!  Could people be more sarcastic and arrogant?  I couldn’t believe it!  At first, I was in denial.  Then, I realized that everyone was an asshole!   My first asshole encounter was with a tall, fedora hat-wearing hipster working at Primavera on Saturday at the [...]

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My mom belly has been a little out of control lately.  Yes, too much beer and wine.  So, I decided to break down and buy the Flat Belly Diet magazine at the supermarket the other day.  Now, I am not a ‘fade diet’ kinda girl, but the recipes are fresh and made with some of my [...]

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A hot dog topped with sauerkraut, mayo, and guacamole?  Heaven can’t be too far away…

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I wake up everyday and check myself out.  I look at my hips.  My belly.  And my thighs.    And then I stare.  I stare at my whole body.  I stare for a couple minutes.  I stand and I stare.  I am convinced that if I stare long enough and hard enough my lady lumps will go [...]

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Summer is here!  And yes, my body is not ready for a bikini thanks to beer!  Oh well!  I guess all I can do is grab a frosty mug and think about which beer I would like to enjoy first!  Let’s see… The first beer that comes to mind is Amstel Light.  It is one dam good [...]

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So, you’re throwing a party!  Here are some yummy house party recipes to help you fill every one’s belly with a little love! Dips: Frank Boni’s Four Cheese Dip Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip French Onion Dip Cheesy Spinach and Bacon Dip Appetizers: Grilled Stuffed Jalapeno Chiles with Grilled Red Pepper-Tomato Sauce Basil and Tomato Feta Bruschetta Salsa Roll [...]

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